Its been 152 years since the end of the US Civil War, and 52 years after congress passed the Civil Rights Act, still, sadly, prejudice and bigotry are prominently displayed in our country.

It is shameful that the seething under tow of hate has been fanned to flame by the actions and statements of a man elected to high office by his manipulation and intent to rally separatist, nationalist, xenophobic hate to support him.

This is not the United States of America I want

This is not the United States of America I love

Fear, hate, and despair are the road to tyranny and oppression!

I will fight with every molecule of my being for compassion, consideration and understanding, to dispel hate and fear, and for the rights and dignity of all!